Hello Instructure Community! 👋
As we step into 2025 with excitement and optimism, we want to reflect on the journey we shared throughout 2024. The Instructure Community is a place where collaboration flourishes, stories are shared, and continuous innovation in teaching and learning is celebrated.
Looking back, 2024 was a year of milestones, growth, and new beginnings. From launching a new set of Community badges and Community Pros events to celebrating the relaunch of the Community Coaches program, the Instructure Community reached new heights. Your feedback and engagement drive the enhancements that empower all of us to achieve more together.
As we eagerly prepare for the opportunities that 2025 will bring, we’re honored to highlight the incredible ways the Community came together this past year. Because of you, this space isn’t just about learning—it’s about connection, inspiration, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of education. ✨
Together, we accomplish so much.
Whether you asked questions, supported colleagues, offered answers, shared feedback, brainstormed ideas, or joined us for events, your presence and participation made 2024 unforgettable. Thank you!
Here are some of the amazing things to note about the Instructure Community in 2024:
📝 Community Membership keeps growing! There are over 2.2 million registered members in the Community. In 2024, you were a part of:
- 52,169,024 page views
- 28,222,014 unique visits
- 50,934 daily average users
💛 You're here, making a difference. Instructure's Community thrives because of amazing members like you. Your participation brings energy and purpose to this space.
- 5,826 new questions in our forums
- 13,747 forum replies and 15,450 likes given
- 4,115 solutions accepted (That’s a 70.6% solution rate!)
- 623 new blog posts
- 2,849 blog replies and 9,137 likes given
📚 We keep learning, together. In 2024, the 3,400 guides received over 31.1 million views. Together, we spent 108,918 hours online!
💬 The Product Blog continues to be a favorite. There are many different blogs throughout the Community’s products and groups spaces, but the Product Blog is the top-viewed blog, four years running! (Coming in second was the Canvas LMS Blog.)
- 186 new posts were created by Product Managers and Product leadership
- 465,000 views
- 1,965 comments and 6,298 likes given
📋 There are more Hubs and User Groups to foster collaboration. We support 45 groups, including 5 new ones that started this year.
- 495,025 Community members participate in groups
- Groups hosted 813 new posts and 232 new blog posts
- 8 Public Feature User Groups
Let’s celebrate (and thank!) our most active Community members
The Community Team openly acknowledges that the Community itself wouldn’t be as successful as it is without you, our amazing Community members! No matter how you participate or contribute, each of you adds value to the Instructure Community.
The heart of the Instructure Community is you—our vibrant, engaged members who continuously contribute their time, knowledge, and creativity. Whether you’re sparking conversations, offering solutions, or sharing your expertise through blogs and events, your involvement is invaluable.
🙌 In 2024, these individuals provided the greatest number of replies in the question forums! We admire your willingness to help others.
- @Chris_Hofer
- @chriscas
- @dbrace
- @mzimmerman
- @jsowalsk
- @james_whalley
- @NoahBoswell
- @paul_fynn
- @James
- @stimme
👍 Throughout 2024, you awarded likes to other Community members. These are the members who received the most likes:
- @chriscas
- @chrishofer
- @James
- @dbrace
- @stimme
- @mzimmerman
- @JamesSekcienski
- @james_whalley
- @paul_fynn
- @NoahBoswell
Can we share our favorite updates?
This year, the Community Team introduced some exciting updates and enhancements designed with you in mind. Our goal is to create a space that evolves alongside the needs and interests of our members. We hope these changes empower you to connect, collaborate, and find the resources you need easily—all while fostering a strong sense of support and belonging.
We’re happy to highlight our top five Community-wide changes:
- New Community Badges
- Community Coaches Relaunch
- Product Question Forum Redesign
- Product Blog Subscription Options
- Canvas LMS Release Page Refresh
2025? We're ready!
We’re actively reviewing the results of our 2024 Community Health Survey, and we want to thank everyone who shared their ideas and feedback! Your input plays an important role in shaping the future of the Community.
This year, we’re prioritizing the creation and discovery of simple, impactful ways for you to participate and making it easier to access resources created by both Instructure and members like you. Additionally, we’re collaborating closely with teams across Instructure to provide even more opportunities for engagement, contribution, and shared learning.
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Here’s to 2025! Together, we’ll continue to innovate, connect, and inspire. 🎉
